Fern is a unique eco retreat constructed to the highest standards

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Fern, Ansty: With its lovely wild flower bank
Fern, Ansty: The open-plan living area with wood burning stove
Fern, Ansty: The spacious modern kitchen
Fern, Ansty: The cosy seating area
Fern, Ansty: A sociable kitchen for family catering
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9.7Outstanding
(19 Ratings)
"Lovely lodge with excellent views. Lodge was spotless, well equipped and comfortable. The Fox is an easy walk and does great food. Weather wasn't great but the lodge didn't disappoint with huge pa..."
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9.7 / 10.0
Outstanding(19 Ratings)

Apartment in North Dorset District

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this apartment rental

One of three unique, detached eco retreats, Fern and its neighbours Bracken and Bramble have been constructed in 2020 to the highest standards and enjoy far-reaching views and a decadent wood fired hot tub.

This detached, three bedroom property has been beautifully and thoughtfully designed with everything you could wish for to enjoy an escape to North Dorset's rural splendour. Situated on a working farm, Fern boasts extensive views of Bulbarrow and The Blackmore Vale and enjoys peace and quiet all around.

Inside Fern, the single-storey, open-plan accommodation is light and spacious with cosy under-floor heating throughout, provided by an eco-friendly ground source heat pump. Cook up a delicious meal made with fresh, local ingredients in the modern and well-equipped kitchen, and then snuggle up around the wood burning stove. Open the bi-folding doors and relax in your very own wood fired hot tub. Outside, along with the hot tub is the terrace and garden where you can soak up the sunshine and take in those wonderful views.

Sleeping up to six guests in three bedrooms (two with king-size beds and a third with twin single beds), each with their own en-suite shower room, Fern is an ideal choice for a wonderful Dorset break with family or friends.

All Ground Floor Accommodation with underfloor heating throughout:
Open-plan kitchen, sitting room and dining room
Kitchen area
With electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher.
Utility room
With washing machine.
Sitting room area
With a wood burning stove, generous comfortable seating, television with Netflix and bi-fold doors to terrace.
Dining room area
With seating for six guests.
Bedroom one
With a king-size bed.
En-suite shower room
With shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom two
With a king-size bed.
En-suite shower room
With shower, wash basin and WC.
Bedroom three
With twin single 3' beds.
En-suite shower room
With shower, wash basin and WC.

Outside:
Terrace and garden with far-reaching rural views.
Wood fired hot tub - please see Additional Information and refer to the house notes in the property.
A charcoal barbecue with an initial supply of a small charcoal pack is provided
Parking for up to three cars.

With the Wessex Ridgeway on your doorstep, walking opportunities are endless. If you feel inclined, wander into the village of Ansty via a quiet lane and across a bridleway, where you will find a charming farm shop, post office and good local pub. Ansty can be reached in around 15 minutes on foot, otherwise around 3 minutes by car.
Fern's neighbours Bracken (sleeps six guests) and Bramble (sleeps four guests) are also available to book, subject to availability. All three properties can be booked as a combination in Dorset Eco Retreats, subject to availability.

Additional Information:
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Sorry, no pets.
A barbecue with initial supply of a small charcoal pack is provided during the summer months.
You will have use of your own private wood fired hot tub with logs provided. Please read full instructions on the operation and safety of the hot tub which can be found in the house folder. Please do not use detergents or toiletries in the hot tub. Please supervise children at all times around the hot tub when the cover is off and be aware that the firebox will be hot when lit and the water can also get very hot without supervision.
Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. The speed/service may vary from time to time. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor the Dorset Hideaways will be held responsible.
Arrival time at this property is strictly 4pm.

Amenities at Fern is a unique eco retreat constructed to the highest standards

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.7 / 10.0
Outstanding(19 Ratings)
8.0 / 10.0
Getting to the lodge was a little heart pounding, as it is down loads of very narrow single lane roads. So if you come across traffic it can be a tight squeeze into the bushes/passing points. The location is lovely with amazing views when you get there. I have 2 teenagers, so they got a room each. They loved having their own bathroom and chill out space. The beds were really comfy, with clean towels and bedding. The open plan kitchen/dinner/lounge are is a vast space. The kitchen is lovely with everything you need to get going. The oven was a challenge though to work out, even when we did find the guide book, but we got there in the end. The downside for us were mostly the sofas. You have one large marsh mallow feather soft one, where the cushions continually kept needing to be moved back or the 2 side small seats which were the most uncomfortable creations ever. I think wooden benches would have been more comfy. The other issue for us was the hot-tub I am afraid. We followed the instructions but only got it going one night to bath temperature. After that we just could not get it hot and my other half gave in, I felt bad as thought this would be a novel idea when booking. In all, a lovely break for a few days. It was very relaxing hearing the rain on the roof. However, we would not go back again.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely lodge with excellent views. Lodge was spotless, well equipped and comfortable. The Fox is an easy walk and does great food. Weather wasn't great but the lodge didn't disappoint with huge patio doors which provided a great view of the rain rolling in
10.0 / 10.0
This is certainly a year round holiday destination. Beautiful views, cosy lodge. I only gave 3 for comfort because my old bones couldn’t get comfortable on the settees (assuming I could get to them, the children spent a lot of down time on them), a minor matter for the young! Lovely hosts who clearly adore the area and views despite having farmed there for a long time. It would be an amazing place to be snowed in! Great for family reunions if renting all three lodges together.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing accommodation with a very well equipped kitchen. Hot tub was lovely but need to light early. Views were amazing and cows in the field was lovely, even saw a couple of hares and frogs
10.0 / 10.0
A well tended property with excellent facilities and comfort. The owners should and do deserve highest merit for their hard work. Thank you.
10.0 / 10.0
From the moment you walk in the door this place blows you away, from the amazing views to the very generous welcome pack of local groceries. We had a perfect Easter weekend, walked to the Fox Inn pub on the Saturday across fields, all really lovely. Barely any noise from the farm, we had a very peaceful time and will be back! Thank you so much!
10.0 / 10.0
A Wonderful Break in a Glorious Setting
A Wonderful Break in a Glorious Setting
We booked Fern for a family weekend celebration and were delighted with the accommodation. We were a party of 5. It was immaculate and very well furnished. The location was stunning and we had a mixture of rain, sun, and snow all in one weekend. The beds were very comfortable and it was lovely each bedroom having an en-suite bathroom. We didn't manage to try the hot tub unfortunately but we had enough logs to keep the wood burner going most of the weekend. We would definitely want to come back.
10.0 / 10.0
Stunning location, fantastic property
Stunning location, fantastic property
Fern cottage is in a stunning location with views across the Dorset countryside. A fantastic property providing all you need for a relaxing break.

FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Fern is a unique eco retreat constructed to the highest standards. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Fern is a unique eco retreat constructed to the highest standards pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Fern is a unique eco retreat constructed to the highest standards?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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